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Macro Snapshot: Gold posted its best week since late August, but it got there on rate relief that had disappeared by Friday. COMEX gold rose 4.5% to $4,074.9 and silver 5.4% to $51.94 while cheaper oil pushed the odds of a December Fed hike down from about 71% on 30 October to 64% ahead of Friday’s payrolls, according to CME FedWatch readings reported by Benzinga and Reuters. The jobs data sent the odds back up to 74.8%, CNBC reported, a
With December Hike Odds Intact, Can a Midterm Rally Repair Gold, Silver’s Breakdowns?
Macro Snapshot: Gold posted its best week since late August, but it got there on rate relief that had disappeared by Friday. COMEX gold rose 4.5% to $4,074.9 and silver 5.4% to $51.94 while cheaper oil pushed the odds of a December Fed hike down from about 71% on 30 October to 64% ahead of Friday’s payrolls, according to CME FedWatch readings reported by Benzinga and Reuters. The jobs data sent the odds back up to 74.8%, CNBC reported, a
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RJC Elects New Vice-Chairman
Pforzheim: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the global standards-setting and certification organisation for the entire jewellery supply chain, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Pforzheim, Germany. During the meeting the RJC membership elected Mr Didier Theraulaz (Piaget) as its new Vice-chairman of the Board and re- elected Ms. Feriel Zerouki (De Beers Group) as Honorary Treasurer. RJC members also
Botswana Says No to Open Details of Deal
Gaborone: Botswana has defended its silence on “mega” diamond mining deals saying that “no country signs transparent agreements”. Reuters recently quoted World Bank Group consultant Nils Handler as saying that government’s decision to keep the negotiation process around contracts for diamond mining and large integrated projects confidential was a cause for concern. He said a more open process, including published
De Beers Announces Polished Auctions
Gaborone: De Beers Group today announced its Auction Sales business will pilot the sale of its own polished diamonds using auctions for the first time. The sale will comprise a wide range of polished stones manufactured directly from its rough diamonds. The polished diamonds are available following contract manufacturing of De Beers Auction Sales rough diamond products to assess what
World Diamond Mark to Hold JCK Talks
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) will hold a Keynote Talk in Las Vegas, at JCK LUXURY, on June 4th at Tradewinds C/D, Pool Level of Mandalay Bay, to launch Part of You™, its global diamond retailer promotion campaign and its brand-new B2C website www.passion.diamonds. The event is a must-attend talk for retail jewellers who wish to understand
National Jewellery Awards 2025 Presented
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly hosted the 14th edition of the World Gold Council (WGC) Presents National Jewellery Awards (NJA’25), powered by IDT Gemological Laboratories Worldwide, at Jasmine Hall, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, in conjunction with the India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS). The evening was a dazzling celebration of India’s finest jewellery
Rio Tinto Launches its Final Beyond Rare Tender
Mumbai: Rio Tinto has launched its final Beyond Rare TM Tender, the third in its annual Art Series, featuring 52 lots of extraordinarily rare masterpieces of nature, from its Canadian and Australian diamond mines. Titled Into the Light, this unique event marks a special chapter in world diamond history. With Rio Tinto’s Australian Argyle Diamond Mine ceasing operations in November
JGW Hong Kong Honours Sustainability Champions
Hong Kong: The Winners and Finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards) were celebrated at a Recognition Ceremony hosted last night by the industry’s No.1 jewellery sourcing destination – Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW). Powered by Informa Markets Jewellery, the Awards programme recognises exceptional sustainability initiatives within the fine jewellery, gemstone and related sectors.
Diwali Edition of GJS Opens in Mumbai
Mumbai: The India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS2025) – Diwali Edition officially opened yesterday with a grand inauguration ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The prestigious event was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis who attended the #HamaraApnaShow as Chief Guest, marking a proud moment for the Indian gem and jewellery industry. Also graced by
